Gemma vs Josephine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gemma

Girl #203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gem, precious stone"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#203
Total SSA Count
1,514
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gem

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gemma Rank #203
Josephine Rank #56

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 vs #203 for Gemma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gemma ___

  • Gemma Rose
  • Gemma Jane
  • Gemma Louise
  • Gemma Claire
  • Gemma Elise
  • Gemma Kate

Josephine ___

  • Josephine Claire
  • Josephine Anne
  • Josephine Rose
  • Josephine Louise
  • Josephine Grace
  • Josephine Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gemma

Violet Cleo Flora Oscar Henry

If you choose Josephine

Theodore Sebastian Eleanor Adelaide Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gemma or Josephine more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Gemma at #203 in the United States.

What do Gemma and Josephine mean?

Gemma means "gem, precious stone" (Latin/Italian origin). Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gemma and Josephine boy or girl names?

Gemma is primarily a girl name. Josephine is primarily a girl name.

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